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Kimchi (배추김치)

Kimchi & Banchan

Fermented napa cabbage — the one dish on every Korean table.

Korean name
배추김치
Spice level
Medium
Flavor
spicy · sour · fermented
Typically contains
fermented seafood seasoning
Vegetarian / vegan
Sometimes — vegetable-forward, but anchovy broth, fish sauce or meat garnish is common. Ask first
Also written as
kimchee, gimchi, baechu kimchi, napa cabbage kimchi

Spice and flavor are editorial assessments of the standard version — individual restaurants and recipes vary. Ingredient notes are typical, not guaranteed: always check with the restaurant for allergies or dietary needs.

Nutrition

Calories38 kcal
Carbohydrate6.49 g
Protein1.98 g
Fat0.43 g
Sodium551 mg

Per serving (~100g): ≈38 kcal · sodium ≈551 mg (28% of the WHO daily guideline, 2,000 mg)

Per 100g · total serving 100g · Official data: National Integrated Food Nutritional Information Standard Data (Korea MFDS) (DB item: 배추김치, synced 2026-07-17). Values vary by recipe and portion.

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